Fashion Ethic Gives Back on World AIDS Day

December 1st 2008 marks the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day. The day is meant not only for remembrance and awareness about the epidemic, but also to celebrate the progress which has been made.

One of the major issues is agencies' commitments toward providing universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010. This is a vital promise, because drugs to manage AIDS may be readily available in Western countries, but had been quite difficult to find in developing countries, where the virus has ravaged entire towns. Progress has been made, along with increased education.

One of our favorite groups working to curb the spread of AIDS around the world is The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. As of mid-2008, with the fund's resources...

1,750,000 million people are receiving antiretroviral treatment

46 million HIV counseling and testing sessions were conducted

2.8 million orphans were provided with medical services, education and community care

To help them do more, Fashion Ethic pledges 10% of the day's sales on Dec 1st toward The Global Fund. So please, today is the day to be just a little more "Fashionably Responsible".

SHOP the Sale at Fashion Ethic and support the cause NOW

LEARN more about the successes in battling the AIDS epidemic HERE

VISIT the website for The Global Fund HERE

SPUN on IDEAL BITE

Ideal Bite is another of our favorite ways to get green info. Never preachy, always informative, and totally witty, Ideal Bite sends daily emails on green topics and companies so you can be in the know now.

Today they feature SPUN, the fantastic line of accessible organic fashion from designer Sara Seumae which is a customer favorite here at Fashion Ethic and gaining devoted fans all over the country.

If you haven't checked out what the buzz is about, you're in luck! Fashion Ethic offers the full SPUN line and to celebrate the Ideal Bite feature, is offering 15% off the SPUN line with code IDEAL15 through Nov 27. That's on top of current sale prices!

READ the feature on SPUN, "Girls Just Wanna Have SPUN" at Ideal Bite HERE

SIGN UP for Ideal Bite eNews HERE

SHOP the SPUN line at Fashion Ethic HERE

Fashion Ethic Pre-Holiday Sale

The Holidays loom large, and it's time to get your shop on at the Fashion Ethic Pre-Holiday sale this week. For a limited time, get your holiday gifts and garb at reduced prices. Now that's something to cheer about. Sale ends Monday November 24.

SHOP the Fashion Ethic Pre-Holiday Sale NOW

Spotlight Item of the Week: Sublet "Bianca" Cowl Dress

Thanksgiving is just a week and a half away! Before we know it, all the holiday glitter and glam will be upon us, which means it's time to plan your holiday party wear NOW.

The "Bianca" dress from Sublet Clothing is an easy dress to wear and can be styled in countless ways. Wear it over a long sleeve tee for a cozy-casual layered look, and when it really gets chilly, wear it over leggings or skinny jeans. Don't forget that it's equally stunning on it's own, featuring exquisite pleating and a generous cowl, with a beautiful drape, thanks to the organic cotton/bamboo blend.

The deep berry hue is definitely on-trend this season (and well into next year) and cheerful enough to wear year-round. Fortunately, this blend is the perfect seasonless weight: not too filmy, not too heavy.

So darlings, you'll get miles of style out of this one little dress. And as our spotlight item of the week, you'll save a ton of $$$ too. The "Bianca" is on special for this week only, $110 . You'll find it elsewhere for $165, which is still a killer deal, so hurry up and make it yours this week!

BUY the "Bianca" today HERE

Goodwill Glitter Gala & Recycled Fashion Show

Last night was the Glitter Gala - the benefit and preview for this weekend's famous Glitter Sale at Seattle's Goodwill Thrift Shop.

The highlight of the evening was certainly the fashion show: “Past, Present and Future”, which was a collaboration between Seattle Goodwill, the Seattle Art Institute and Robert Leonard Salon and Day Spa. We LOVE the looks pictured at right, and not just because they're black and white (our signature colors). These garments are proof that a great cut never goes out of style.

All of the vintage and secondhand pieces featured in the fashion show will be on sale tomorrow and Sunday. For details, see our first Goodwill Glitter post HERE. And if you are so lucky to get your hands on the find of all finds, tell us about it. Just leave us a comment about your favorite vintage or secondhand score.

Happy shopping!

Junk to Funk Recycled Fashion Show this Saturday

The 3rd Annual Junk to Funk Fashion Show Contest arrives this Saturday in Portland, OR. Designers create designs from the outrageous to the completely wearable out of...what else? Trash! Check out the video from last year...


Can't make it to Portland this weekend? Don't worry! We'll be sure to bring you this year's video as soon as possible.

WHEN: Saturday, November 15 Doors open at 7, Show at 8pm

WHERE: The Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St. PORTLAND

TICKETS: $16 in advance, $20 at the door, $35 Preferred Seating. To buy, click HERE

Happy Veterans Day

Take a moment today to thank a vet you may know or to think about both those we've lost and those still serving today.

And if you're ready to do more in a Fashionably Responsible way, check out these resources:

FIND ways you can help veterans at the USO HERE

SPONSOR an active servicemember in Iraq or Afghanistan through Soldier's Angels HERE

Save the Date! Fashion Ethic "Eco Chic" Fashion Show

Come see us in person as En Mode Productions brings you Eco Chic, a fashion show at Cafe Metropolitain on Capitol Hill. Featuring holiday-worthy looks from local and sustainable designers all available at Fashion Ethic! Tickets are $10 at the door, with part of proceeds benefitting The Audubon Society. Sponsored by Mode Organic Salon, Dubious TV, BabyCakes and Tru3 Studio.

WHEN: Saturday November 22, 10pm
WHERE: Cafe Metropolitain 1701 E. Olive Seattle
TICKETS: $10 at the Door with proceeds benefitting The Audubon Society

Maggie Gyllenhaal on Eco Fashion

Quick interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal at last month's GenArt & SoyJoy "Fashionably Natural" fashion show. She has a great outlook on eco-fashion and we love her style. Who doesn't, really?

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The show featured four up and coming Eco Chic designers, including one of our favorites, The Battalion. Props to SoyJoy for sponsoring responsible fashion.

VIEW more on the show at SoyJoy's site, HERE

SHOP other eco-friendly designers at Fashion Ethic HERE

Save the Date! Seattle's Goodwill Glitter Sale

No fashion is more sustainable and responsible than those pieces which already exist. Whether you buy vintage, consignment, recycled, or reclaimed, the fact remains that timeless styling, quality workmanship, and the fortune of a caring owner are the hallmarks of good secondhand fashion.

The only thing that makes buying secondhand better? How about snagging it at amazing prices while supporting a good cause. Achieve all this at the Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale November 15 and 16.

Shop secondhand and vintage fashions from designers like Chloe, Calvin Klein, Jimmy Choo and more at Goodwill's low prices. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Goodwill's job training and education programs throughout the area.

PREVIEW the sale at Glitter Sale Insider HERE

BUY tickets to the Glitter Gala on November 13 HERE

SHOP the Glitter Sale at Goodwill's Dearborn St. Store Nov 15 and 16 from 9-6 with tips and directions HERE

Get to Know: Emily Katz

We are loving the way MyCloset.com interviews designers, and even more in love with them for featuring the lovely Emily Katz this week.

Emily designs and produces her line of stylish essentials in Portland, OR and has built her business on the ideals of sustainability and eco-consciousness. MyCloset.com has a fun interview that's a quick read and offers some insight into Emily's process and what makes her tick.

READ the interview at MyCloset.com HERE

SHOP Emily Katz apparel at Fashion Ethic HERE